Voters in ADM, Van Meter, Waukee, Woodward-Granger school districts pass bond issues
Several school districts in Dallas County put bond referendums in front of voters in Tuesday's election.
Bond issues require at least a 60% 'yes' vote for approval.
Here's what districts planned to do with the bonds they asked for and whether they passed.
ADM schools' $58 million bond issue passes
The ADM Community School District sought a bond that would pay for new construction projects including a new high school, preschool center, renovations to the current middle/high school building and new outdoor athletic facilities.
Eighty percent of voters approved of the bond issue, according to unofficial results.
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The new high school will have a capacity of 1,000 students and will be located south of Adel along Highway 169. A stadium and baseball and softball fields will also be added to the new high school campus.
The new high school is expected to open in fall 2027.
Van Meter's $18 million bond issue approved
Van Meter Community School District officials proposed a bond issue to build an addition to the current building for additional classroom space and a multi-purpose performing arts area. They also would use the money to add new secure entrances, increase parking and improve stadium restrooms and concessions.
Eighty-six percent of voters chose to approve the bond issue.
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The addition will add around 20 elementary classrooms. Renovations will also be made to the current building to increase secondary classrooms, cafeteria seating and add a fitness and weight room space.
Waukee voters approve $180 million bond for new facilities
The Waukee Community School District sought approval for a bond to expand Waukee High School's auditorium and replace its track and turf field. The $180 million will also be used to build a new transportation and operations center to serve the northern areas of the district, expand the district's central offices, purchase land for future schools and build a new elementary school.
Seventy percent of voters in Tuesday's election approved of the bond issue, with more than 6,600 votes cast in favor of the bond.
The new elementary school will be the district's 12th. Superintendent Brad Buck has said the district will still have the bonding authority — even after the $180 million in bonds are issued — to build a third high school or a 13th elementary school.
Woodward-Granger schools' $23 million bond issue passes
The Woodward-Granger Community School District sought approval of a bond referendum that would be used to build a new middle school and to renovate the current middle/high school campus.
Seventy-one percent of voters approved the bond issue.
In addition to the new 6-8 middle school, renovations will be completed at the current secondary campus in Woodward to increase educational space for the high school.
The new middle school is expected to open in August 2026.
The Des Moines Register’s Phillip Sitter contributed to this story.
This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Find out if bond issues passed at ADM, Van Meter and Waukee school school districts
